Caregiver Relief

10/31/2025

✨New Episode Alert🎙️

Feeling buried under a lifetime of family photos? 📸 From dusty boxes to scattered digital files, it's easy to feel overwhelmed.

Learn More: https://www.caregiverrelief.com/organizing-and-preserving-your-family-memories-with-angela-andrieux-of-mylio-photos-episode-111

In our latest podcast episode, photo organization expert Angela Andrew from @ MylioPhotos shares simple strategies to finally bring order to the chaos.

Learn how to:
✔️ Tackle decades of photos without the stress.
✔️ Protect your memories forever with the 3-2-1 backup method.
✔️ Use photos to connect with loved ones, especially those with dementia.

Listen now to turn your photo chaos into a cherished family legacy!

10/29/2025

🌟 New Episode Alert! 🌟

Caregiving is hard enough—but what happens when narcissism is added to the mix? 😔 In this week’s Caregiver Relief Podcast, Diane sits down with author & researcher Amy Vasterling to explore how to:

https://www.caregiverrelief.com/collapsing-narcissism-in-caregiving-creating-respect-and-balance-at-home-episode-110

✨ Collapse toxic dynamics 💥
✨ Set healthy boundaries 🛡️
✨ Protect your wellbeing 💜
✨ Embrace your personal knowing 🌱

If you’ve ever felt unseen, overwhelmed, or trapped in family power struggles, this conversation will bring clarity, validation & hope. 🌈

10/27/2025

✨New Episode Alert🎙️

Feeling overwhelmed as a caregiver? 😥 You're not alone. In our latest podcast episode, "Change Your Perspective, Change Your Life," host Diane Carbo speaks with Dr. Gary Sprouse, author of Highway to Your Happy Place, about transforming your journey with intentional thinking. 🧠✨

https://www.caregiverrelief.com/change-your-perspective-change-your-life-the-power-of-intentional-thinking-with-dr-gary-sprouse-episode-109

What you'll learn:

🤔 Discover why most stress is actually a side effect of our own skills, like the ability to envision the future.
📝 Learn to use the "Worry Organizer" to turn anxiety into a concrete plan without the fear.
☀️ Start your day with the "50-Point Wake Up," a simple gratitude exercise to shift your perspective instantly.
🔄 Understand the "self-sacrificing loop" and why letting go of control is crucial for your well-being.

Ready to shift from survival mode to empowered living? Listen now!

10/24/2025

✨New Episode Alert🎙️

Hey caregivers! ✨ We've got a fantastic episode that's all about you. On the latest Caregiver Relief Podcast, we chat with Wes Michael from Rare Patient Voice about how you can actually get paid for your caregiving experience. 💸

Learn More: https://www.caregiverrelief.com/giving-caregivers-a-voice-how-rare-patient-voice-empowers-families-through-research-rewards-with-wes-michael-founder-president-episode-108

This isn't just about money; it's about empowerment. 💖 Don't miss this episode to learn how to:

• Turn your personal story into an income stream! 🤑
• Find relief from burnout by being compensated for your time. 🧘♀️
• Help advance medical research with your unique insights. 🔬
• Listen now and discover a new way to get the support and recognition you deserve!

10/22/2025

🌬️ New Episode Alert! 🎧

In this powerful episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo, RN talks with Dr. Sota Omoigui, a leading anesthesiologist and researcher whose groundbreaking discovery could transform the future of sickle cell care. 🩸✨

Learn more: https://www.caregiverrelief.com/a-paradigm-shift-in-sickle-cell-care-dr-sota-omoiguis-golden-half-hour-discovery-episode-107

💡 In this episode:

🔹 Learn about the “Golden Half Hour” — the critical window where early oxygen therapy can stop a sickle cell crisis.
🔹 Discover how home oxygen use can save lives, reduce suffering, and cut medical costs.
🔹 Hear inspiring real-life stories of families already benefiting from this approach.
🔹 Explore how caregivers and doctors can bring this discovery into everyday care.

🫶 “Let oxygen be your medicine.” – Dr. Sota Omoigui

10/20/2025

✨New Episode Alert🎙️

Before you accept a wheelchair for your loved one, stop! 🛑 The wrong choice can lead to serious complications.

Learn more: https://www.caregiverrelief.com/the-right-equipment-right-now-episode-choosing-the-right-wheelchair-its-more-than-just-a-seat-episode-106

On the latest "Right Equipment, Right Now," DME expert Tara Slaughter shares critical advice.

Key takeaway: A standard chair may not be enough. Consider:

1️⃣ Future Needs: Will their condition progress? Choose a chair that can adapt.
2️⃣ Caregiver Strain: Can you realistically lift it every day?
3️⃣ Custom Features: Do they need tilt/recline for pressure relief or removable arms for transfers?

Get all the details by tuning in!

10/17/2025

🎧 New Episode Alert!

🧠 After a life-changing hemorrhagic stroke, award-winning author and speaker Jo Ann Glim found herself unable to talk, walk, or see clearly. But through faith, resilience, and love, she transformed tragedy into triumph.

https://www.caregiverrelief.com/trapped-within-jo-ann-glims-journey-from-stroke-to-strength-episode-105

💬 In this heartfelt conversation with host Diane Carbo, Jo Ann shares:

• The day her life changed forever — and how she recognized her stroke in real time

• The power of perseverance and the critical “first hour” after a stroke

• Lessons on patience and compassion for caregivers

• Her recovery journey and insights from becoming a peer counselor

• Why she says “never give up” — and how small victories matter most

🎙️ Plus, hear how music, humor, and creativity play surprising roles in healing.

💡 A must-listen for stroke survivors, caregivers, and anyone facing life’s toughest challenges.

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10/07/2025

✨New Episode Alert🎙️

Caring for a loved one with a chronic condition? Don't wait for the next crisis to make a change.

Learn more: https://www.caregiverrelief.com/disease-specific-care-hope-for-families-facing-parkinsons-dementia-chronic-conditions-with-emma-soy-rn-bsn-ma-episode-104

Our latest episode with Emma Soy of Gentle Shepherd Care dives into:

🧠 Proactive strategies for Parkinson's & Alzheimer's.
💪 Moving beyond symptom management to address root causes.
❤️ How families can advocate for a higher standard of care.
Tune in for a dose of hope and practical advice!

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09/23/2025

Looking for a gift for someone with dementia. This is a great holiday activity that encourages interaction for even the middle stages of dementia 🔗 https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid031HoDamJtWECXwrKxcLaPcjmcAwjZaKXY6uq537Z3gZYoKCTFAGUE5BySsHH2rPGUl&id=100086021241812

We’re live on Kickstarter for pre-orders.

Timeless Presents has launched our dementia-inclusive Advent Activity - designed for intuitive engagement, shared presence, and emotional resonance in late-stage dementia care.

Already fully funded. Every pledge helps us grow and serve more communities. Stretch goals include the opportunity to nominate a care home to receive a donated bundle.

We don’t just make products. Our philosophy of care is embedded in the design - visible, dignified, and rooted in lived experience.

If you work in care, support ethical innovation, or believe in meaningful gifting this Christmas, we’d love your support.

🔗 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/timelesspresents/advent-activity-connect-and-engage-in-late-stage-dementia

09/23/2025

This is an amazing breakthrough. Reverse osteoporosis is huge

A new study points to a key bone-strengthening mechanism at work in the body, which could be targeted to treat the bone-weakening disease, osteoporosis.

09/08/2025

💡 New Episode Alert! 🎙️

Are you (or a loved one) approaching Medicare age? Don’t let costly mistakes drain your wallet!

https://www.caregiverrelief.com/10-medicare-mistakes-you-cant-afford-a-conversation-with-danielle-kunkle-roberts-episode-103

In this episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, Diane Carbo, RN, talks with Medicare expert Danielle Kunkle Roberts about the 10 Medicare mistakes you can’t afford to make. 🏥💸

✨ Learn:
✅ The biggest pitfalls in Medicare enrollment
✅ Why Medicare Advantage may not cover what you think
✅ How to prepare for long-term & home care costs
✅ Tips to avoid penalties & protect your future

🎧 Listen now and save yourself (and your loved ones) thousands → https://open.spotify.com/episode/0FCu7ge8QEW6Bv3Imyf0n5?si=FI1cHUqAQvyqNu7C5I6kxw

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09/05/2025

💜 New Episode Alert! 🎙️

Did you know a simple playlist can transform the life of someone living with dementia? 🎶 In this week’s Caregiver Relief Podcast, Diane Carbo talks with Dan Cohen, founder of Right to Music, about the healing power of personalized music.

Learn more: https://www.caregiverrelief.com/the-right-to-music-how-a-playlist-can-change-a-life-with-dan-cohen-founder-episode-102

✨ Discover how:

Music reduces stress, depression & anxiety 🌈

Playlists rekindle precious memories 💭

Caregivers can find relief & connection 💕

👉 Listen now and see how music can bring joy and hope to caregiving:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2R150Zk2wRCjTW08M81OpB?si=sYB32ejpQ_qb5ufQ4WiKZg